Fenugreek seeds Nutrition facts

Fenugreek seeds

Fenugreek seeds are tiny, bitter, dicotyledonous seeds of the fenugreek herb. They exhibit a strongly aromatic and pungent flavor when toasted gently.
Traditionally, fenugreeks have been used to cure digestive problems and to improve breast milk secretion in nursing mothers.
In the botany, fenugreek is a small annual leguminous herb belonging in the Fabaceae family, genus: Trigonella. Scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum. Some of the common names of herb fenugreek include greek-hay, methi seeds, bird's foot, greek-clover, etc.

Nutrition Principle Nutrition Value Percentage of RDA
Principle
Energy 323 Kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 58.35 g 45%
Protein 23 g 41%
Total Fat 6.41 g 21%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6 g 65%
Vitamins
Folates 57 µg 14%
Niacin 1.640 mg 7%
Pyridoxine 0.600 mg 46%
Riboflavin 0.366 mg 28%
Thiamin 0.322 mg 27%
Vitamin A 60 IU 2%
Vitamin C 3 mg 5%
Electrolytes
Sodium 67 mg 4.5%
Potassium 770 mg 16%
Minerals
Calcium 176 mg 18%
Copper 1.110 mg 123%
Iron 33.53 mg 419%
Magnesium 191 mg 48%
Manganese 1.228 mg 53%
Phosphorus 296 mg 42%
Selenium 6.3 µg 11%
Zinc 2.50 mg 23%